DavidBreitling

One of the members is desperately trying to sell your 4th choice the UN MMDC in rose gold, so you might check to see if it is still available.

Panatime.com have them for around $8! in 8 colors.

7 watches in the last two months. Five in good working order, 2 sent back for QC repair or replacement. Responsive, let's see how the watch problems are resolved. Have no fear dealing with him.

Correction, you are right! Its just the chrono that has the dial issue. Brain fart.

Note that Josh sells two versions of the UPO one is $30 more than the other and has "correct" dials, closer together. If you are thinking about spending on mods, think about which version is right for you. I picked the chrono version, pumpkin, and it is fantastic too. What a hefty watch, feels substantial on the wrist and in the hand.

Seafoam, two comments, don't be shy about a 44mm size, they have a way of looking good on any wrist size, and be aware that the SS bracelet is heavy, particularly in the 24mm form. My first Pam and 88, has morphed into 4 in less than three months, a rate even bunnies would be proud of.

Ahha! ""ZI**GGY" is translated to watchdog!!

Morning Steve, is Watchdog same as Watchdog? If so/if not how to contact, through PM to what name? I am sure I typed Watchdog the second reference, and it came up Watchdog when "processed", now that is a trick! Who is responsible for that?

Morning Steve, is Watchdog same as Watchdog? If so/if not how to contact, through PM to what name?

Much more comfortable the RB II is, as it has a ti case and very comfortable leather strap. Not heavy at all, but it does have substance. Only thing a bit weird is that it is sometimes hard to read the hands, as they are silver on a silver background, especially in natural light.

What are some of the reps using this movement?

After reading this thread, it is clear that this is a touchy subject for some. Perhaps a reflection of the divide between haves and have nots. A point not made clearly, at least to my reading, is the so called value of design or intellectual property. This is part of the reason for a premium for any product, and well, look at what is has done for Bill Gates. I bet the China factories make more Pannies in a year, that OP has made since its first watch. Yet, look at the innovation at OP in inventing lume technologies, TWICE! The marketplace determines the value of this innovation, and since early times, there have been copiers, eager to benefit from the creations of others, at a more attractive price point. So, let's lighten up a little. We are blessed with the opportunity to hold, modify and display beautiful and creative timepieces. They may not be originals, but they are ours to own and enjoy. There was a time, when rep watches were emerging from Asia in the 80's, when the quality was so poor it was a waste. We live in different and interesting times today.

I have a gen Explorer II with white dial, and I love it. Many of the active members have a gen or rep in their collection too. Very classy.

That's where I was 3 months ago, and when you start to appreciate the so many other brands available, you will expand your search, via the dealers associated with this forum and be amazed at the quality. It takes about a month to decide what you want, where to buy it, buy it, and wait the 2 weeks for delivery, but it comes. Like Christmas, the waiting is part of the experience.

That's too funny!!! But if we all get excited about it, someone will make it.

I have a gen Explorer II with white dial, and I love it. Many of the active members have a gen or rep in their collection too. Very classy.

I bought my first rep in HK in 1986 for about $20, there weren't any good reps then, but they were fun, and $800 seemed like alot of money back then for a gen rolex sub or gmt. The quality today is miles ahead of "the good old days", and approaches gen quality in appearance and materials for a small fraction of the gen cost. So enjoy the fun of having 1960's dollars to acquire timepieces of timeless design. Recently saw an original ad for a 1963 Navitimer cosmonaut for APOA members for $86!!! As a comparison, I spent over $8000 modding my 386 computer in the early 1990's, if only I had spent it on gen watches.

I might look better if you cut off the crown guard, if that's what you call something that looks like it could open wine bottles.